Mencom has added reed and magneto-resistive sensors to the current product lineup, serving various applications within sectors such as automation and…
Mencom has added reed and magneto-resistive sensors to the current product lineup, serving various applications within sectors such as automation and manufacturing environments.
SMC has recently released a new flow sensor, air cylinders, and pneumatic valves that offer innovative solutions for…
SMC has recently released a new flow sensor, air cylinders, and pneumatic valves that offer innovative solutions for industrial applications.
Turbines Inc. introduced its high-pressure resilient, robust ITM Series flow meter for liquid applications. The new meter…
Turbines Inc. introduced its high-pressure resilient, robust ITM Series flow meter for liquid applications. The new meter features a digital display and stainless steel components.
ABB Robotics has partnered with US-based start-up Molg to create robotic microfactories that will automate the disposal…
ABB Robotics has partnered with US-based start-up Molg to create robotic microfactories that will automate the disposal of data center e-waste. The microfactories will disassemble, recover, and recycle old electronic components.
The new DCR 1048i sensor with optical character verification is capable of reading, locating, and validating not only…
The new DCR 1048i sensor with optical character verification is capable of reading, locating, and validating not only barcodes but also human-readable text to verify print quality.
Check out some of the highlights you might have missed from North America’s largest show dedicated to fabrication,…
Check out some of the highlights you might have missed from North America’s largest show dedicated to fabrication, metalworking, welding, and finishing.
In a cost-saving shakeup of the AMR industry, Sonair raised $6.8M to advance the sensing capabilities of mobile robots…
In a cost-saving shakeup of the AMR industry, Sonair raised $6.8M to advance the sensing capabilities of mobile robots from 2D LiDAR and vision to a 3D array of acoustic sensors.
Have you ever needed to know the position of a hydraulic cylinder at any given point? Balluff’s new BTL K sensor uses…
Have you ever needed to know the position of a hydraulic cylinder at any given point? Balluff’s new BTL K sensor uses magnetostrictive technology to provide constant, accurate positioning.
The simple tasks can lead to the most failures. Basic practices in the wiring assembly stages of a project can lead to…
The simple tasks can lead to the most failures. Basic practices in the wiring assembly stages of a project can lead to long-term success or haunting tales of intermittent yet persistent failures.
The SLC 500 PLC family dominated automation control for well over thirty years and now, with the recent discontinuation…
The SLC 500 PLC family dominated automation control for well over thirty years and now, with the recent discontinuation of most of the series, we look at the differences between SLC and modern Logix PLCs.
Keyence has developed a scan tunnel system specifically designed for the logistics industry. The new system…
Keyence has developed a scan tunnel system specifically designed for the logistics industry. The new system simultaneously reads barcodes and measures package dimensions, even in high-speed applications.
The new BMF line of T-slot magnetic sensors from Balluff is designed to bring simplicity and cost efficiency to…
The new BMF line of T-slot magnetic sensors from Balluff is designed to bring simplicity and cost efficiency to non-contact position measurement for pneumatic cylinders and robotic grippers.
The OPC UA protocol is designed to solve two problems in automation: interoperability between device vendors and…
The OPC UA protocol is designed to solve two problems in automation: interoperability between device vendors and independence from incompatible transport layer differences.
This article takes an in-depth look at how magmeters work, the different types of magmeters, and useful equations for…
This article takes an in-depth look at how magmeters work, the different types of magmeters, and useful equations for calculating flow rates using a magmeter.
Cyngn, Advantech, and Orbbec have adapted their autonomous mobile robot (AMR) solutions to operate in both indoor and…
Cyngn, Advantech, and Orbbec have adapted their autonomous mobile robot (AMR) solutions to operate in both indoor and outdoor conditions, enhancing industrial workflows.
The new in-line sensor indicator from Banner Engineering is designed to help users facilitate easy-to-see visual machine…
The new in-line sensor indicator from Banner Engineering is designed to help users facilitate easy-to-see visual machine status indication and troubleshoot automated systems.
Thanks to its compact design, Bihl+Wiedemann's newest addition to its family of ASi-5 counter modules offers…
Thanks to its compact design, Bihl+Wiedemann's newest addition to its family of ASi-5 counter modules offers manufacturers greater flexibility and cost-effectiveness for small-scale applications.
GelSight has collaborated with Flexxbotics to develop robotic systems with autonomous control for non-destructive testing.
GelSight has collaborated with Flexxbotics to develop robotic systems with autonomous control for non-destructive testing.
Some terminology, like 'normally open' and 'normally closed' switch contacts, is common throughout industry but can still…
Some terminology, like 'normally open' and 'normally closed' switch contacts, is common throughout industry but can still be confusing, misleading, or even hazardous if not properly understood.
The Baumer Group has introduced the UF200 ultrasonic sensors as part of their NexSonic family. The front-mount sensors…
The Baumer Group has introduced the UF200 ultrasonic sensors as part of their NexSonic family. The front-mount sensors feature a flat design aimed at reducing blind range and optimizing performance.